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Geneva Gilbert

d. July 13, 2013

Geneva Gilbert departed this life on July 13, 2013 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 97 Years, 8 Months, 8 Days. She was born November 5, 1915 the daughter of the late Olgie L. and Claudie Cardwell Wren.

She was united in marriage to Gerald Lee Gilbert. Mr. Gilbert preceded her in death on July 7, 1982. Mrs. Gilbert was a homemaker and caregiver. She was the oldest member of Chewalla Baptist Church and a participant in the senior citizens quilting club and Baptist Women's Association at her church.
She loved her family, all church activities, reading, quilting, and playing with her great grandchildren.

She is survived by a son, Jim Gilbert and wife Judy of Nashville, TN; two daughters, Dianne Gilbert Mangrum of Selmer, TN, Jan Washburn and husband Donnie of Selmer, TN; grandchildren, Samantha Washburn Martin, Clint Washburn, who preceded Mrs. Gilbert in death, and Brandi Lynne Mangrum, Jennifer L. Mangrum; great grandchildren, Trevor Mangrum, Jaycie Madison Cagle, Tyler Mangrum; nephews and nieces, Larry Wren, Gary Wren, Greg Wren, Ray Prather, Frank Prather, Terry Wilkes, Frankey Wilkes, Wayne Boatman, Paula Wren Smith, Carolyn Wilkes. A host of extended family and friends.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Gilbert was preceded in death by three brothers, Odell Wren, J. L. Wren, Hershel Wren.
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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Sunday, July 14, 2013

5:30 - 9:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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Visitation

Monday, July 15, 2013

12:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Chewalla Baptist Church

Chewalla, TN

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Service

Monday, July 15, 2013

Starts at 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Chewalla Baptist Church

Chewalla, TN

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Cemetery

Wren Cemetery

Chewalla, TN

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